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James A. Jones

The lieutenant colonel, a 33-year veteran of the state police, was an early advocate of alcohol testing to reduce highway accidents.

December 27, 2008|By Jacques Kelly , jacques.kelly@baltsun.com

"He was a very reasonable man and could make committee meetings fun," said Sally Murphy, a former chair of the Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade. "He was always amenable to listen to ideas."

Mr. Jones was also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police of the North Atlantic Region. He was also a past vice president of the Federation of Police, Security and Correction Officers Union and was co-director of the International Union for Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America.

He was a trustee of the Maryland State Retirement Systems and belonged to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, Maryland Troopers Association, National Troopers Coalition and the Knights of Columbus.

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A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 8420 Belair Road, where he was a member.

In addition to his daughter, survivors include his wife of 48 years, the former Patricia McKeown; two sons, James M. Jones of Fallston and Timothy Jones of Baldwin; a sister, Barbara Hubbell of Middle River; and six grandchildren.

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